Business Law

Los Angeles Business Law Attorneys

Today’s business market, driven by e-commerce, allows anyone with the right skills, information and drive to compete in the virtual marketplace. However, business fundamentals are still the key to running a successful business. Whether you are a “brick-and-mortar” business, a Web-based business or anywhere in between, you can benefit from working with an experienced business litigation attorney.

Los Angeles Business Litigation Law Firm

Erik Syverson, at Syverson, Lesowitz & Gebelin, LLP, is a skilled business and Internet law attorney based in Los Angeles. Mr. Syverson and our legal team help small to mid-market companies in California and around the world find effective solutions to their commercial litigation matters.

Our business litigation experience includes representing companies as both defendants and plaintiffs in a wide range of matters. We frequently represent companies in litigation relating to unfair competition and false advertising claims under California’s Business and Professions Code and under federal law pursuant to the Lanham Act and similar statutes. Many times, we defend companies sued by the Federal Trade Commission or California Attorney General’s office. We also handle trade secrets cases under California’s Trade Secrets Act. We represent our business clients in general commercial litigation which frequently involves breach of contract and fraud claims. Below is a sampling of our recent matters:

• Petrays v. Sight Hound, San Diego Superior Court: We represent a veterinary teleradiology company advancing claims for false advertising, unfair business practices and trade libel against a competitor.
• Superkite v. Glickman, Northern District of Illinois: We represent an Australian business entity in breach of contract claims against a well-known Chicago real estate developer who has defaulted on a seven figure promissory note.
• Arvik Platinum v. DM Associates, Inc., District of Nevada: Secured seven figure judgment for breach of contract and fraud against a Boston private equity firm.
• In Re: Girls Gone Wild, Los Angeles Superior Court: Defended a well-known entertainment brand against class action claims for unfair business practices. Settled claims potentially worth $50,000,000 for less than $5,000,000 inclusive of attorney’s fees.

Contact our Los Angeles office today online or call 213-944-0098 to schedule a consultation.

Silicon Beach Attorneys

In addition to mature, private and public, small to mid-market companies, we have represented a number of leaders in the emerging Silicon Beach startup community. For startups, entrepreneurs and private equity firms, efficient litigation solutions may be critical to the ultimate success of the company. Our law firm is known for providing effective representation and cost effective litigation legal counsel. We handle a wide variety of business law issues, including:

• International business
• E-commerce
• Trade secrets litigation and protection
• Unfair business practices and unfair competition
• Federal and state regulatory compliance and defense

Contact Our International Business Lawyers

We are experienced representing foreign entities in United States based litigation. We currently represent clients from Australia, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and India in major litigation in California and other states. Our international litigation practice allows us to work effectively with foreign clients through the use of technology and litigation budgets. We are adept at guiding our foreign clients through the American litigation process. For litigation representation, contact our law firm today.